Last week was the unveiling of the 2014 color of the year by Pantone. They chose Radiant Orchid!

“This color is picked based on different events and clues happening around the world. This color has the power to influence every manufacturing industries such as fashion, entertainment, beauty, industrial design, etc. This color means creativity, originality and innovation. It is an intense color reflecting self-confidence and courage. “Mauve” is a magical color for its spiritual aura and its past royalty association.” _Marie-Chantal MiletteKryptonie(translation from author)

Many wonder how this famous color of the year is determined. According to Marie-Chantal Milette, Kryptonie (translation from author):

“According to multiple elements that caught the attention of the entire world the year before. These elements are creating the trends of tomorrow. Here are some examples that could possibly have predicted that this years color was going to be in the purple family.”

Emerald Green is a sophisticated, bright and inspiring color… It was nominated the 2013 color of the year by Pantone. We could find it in both fashion and interior design. Emerald was everywhere this year but rest assure that it will stick into 2014 as well!

Green is a color that provides a sense of tranquility, peace and harmony… If you decide to paint large surfaces, you will feel its soothing and calming powers. For those who seek balance in their lives, it is a color of choice for your decors!

So until the un veiling of the 2014 Pantone color next week… I wanted to share some ideas with you on different ways to use and integrate the gorgeous Emerald color into your decor!

Happy monday morning! Have you had your coffee yet? I always like to start my day with a nice latte! I love EVERYTHING about coffee; its color, warmth, comfort, energy and the way it brings people together. This morning’s mood board is dedicated to a nice coffee area where you can relax by the fire!

Whether we start a new renovating project, re-do a room for the baby to come, move to a new house or build a brand new one… We all need some inspiration! Here are a few tips to make sure you stay 100% authentic in your process, respect your needs, put your personal touch into it while making sure it is all in harmony and be proud of what you create.

Comme exemple, j’utiliserai cette magnifique photo harmonieuse, texturée et tellement lumineuse. | To serve as an exemple, i will use this gorgeous picture totally harmonised, textured and so bright.

2. Personnellement, j’aime débuter un projet en m’inspirant d’une image que j’aime parce que ça me permet d’utiliser ses couleurs et ses subtilitées. Vous pouvez utiliser des logiciels facilitant cette tâche ici. L’important c’est d’avoir une palette de couleur qui vous permettra de créer votre ambiance.| Personnaly, i like starting a project with the use of an image i like because it lets me use its colors and details. You can use softwares to help you do just that over here. The important thing is to have a good color scheme to help you create your ambiance.